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Why Game Exclusivity Deals Are Feeding the Hate

Posted by Soulskill on from the cut-it-out-jerks dept.

Parz writes "The recent announcement that the upcoming Ghostbusters game will be a timed PlayStation exclusive in the PAL territories — revealed a mere month before release — has set a nasty precedent which could have long-term repercussions for the industry. This Gameplayer article explores how this generation of gaming has spiraled into a tit-for-tat war on third-party exclusivity deals instigated by Sony and Microsoft, and the effect it is having on the psychology of the consumers. The Ghostbusters developers aren't pleased by Sony's deal, and the Guardian questions whether the game will be big enough to really affect console sales."

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  1. Re:While Sony & MS battle... by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 3, Funny

    I played Ghostbuster on the Commodore 64 when it first came out. No way in heck will that ever be AAA title. :P

  2. Re:The whole deal is fanboy fodder by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    yes.. in terms of 'best hardware', it would be PC.

  3. Re:While Sony & MS battle... by julesh · · Score: 4, Funny

    I played Ghostbuster on the Commodore 64 when it first came out. No way in heck will that ever be AAA title. :P

    Also suspect there's no way in hell this new version will be as good.

  4. Gargoyles?? by get+quad · · Score: 2, Funny

    I am the Gateskeeper, are you the Wiimaster?

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  5. Re:While Sony & MS battle... by Bert64 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Of those sales of the 360, how many were due to people buying a replacement unit for one that failed?
    I know quite a few people who have done that...

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  6. Re:Stupid article by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Dear consumer,

    Fuck you.

    Sincerely,
    the industry